KZN snake catcher wrestles with massive python
Sarel doesn't only rescue black and green mambas but pythons, too.
One of the South Coast’s best-known snake catchers, Sarel van der Merwe, recently rescued, wrestled and ultimately released a Southern African python.
He was phoned by a lodge in the Oribi Gorge area a few weeks ago to help remove the bulky and muscular reptile.
The Southern African python is protected and may not be captured or killed.
As such, Sarel was particularly careful when performing the capture.
The huge snake wrapped itself around his leg and neck, but it was nothing Sarel couldn’t handle, even if dealing with such a heavy snake in the middle of summer can cause even the coolest character to break out in a sweat.
The python has been known to reach a length of 5.5 metres and weigh around 65kg.
To have a snake removed, contact Sarel at 082 6831604.
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